Exponent

Principal Structural Engineer (MS/PhD)

Exponent$175K — $250K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • M.S./Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field
  • Significant business development experience with a proven track record
  • Licensure as a Structural Engineer (SE) in Illinois
  • Minimum of 10 years of post-graduation technical engineering and project management experience
  • Outstanding professional reputation and existing client base
  • Experience providing expert testimony in dispute resolution settings
  • Effective leadership skills to interact positively with technical and administrative staff

Responsibilities

  • Lead business generation and client development efforts
  • Inspect, analyze, and determine root causes of structural performance failures
  • Conduct projects while supervising analytical and computer problem-solving tasks
  • Lead field investigations and diagnostic surveys
  • Prepare and present technical reports and engineering assessments
  • Engage in professional development to maintain expertise
  • Provide expert testimony when necessary

Benefits

  • Access to competitive benefits and recognition programs
  • Focus on health and well-being support
  • Flexible work environment promoting work/life balance
  • Opportunities for career growth and mentorship
  • Collaborative and dynamic multi-disciplinary teams
Full Job Description
Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Principal Structural Engineer for our Civil & Structural Engineering Practice in Chicago or Warrenville, IL. We are looking for experienced consultants to help lead and further expand our Structural Engineering consulting efforts, as well as contribute to the continued growth of our practice. In this role, you will work as part of a team to lead analytical and computer problem-solving, perform experimental field investigations and diagnostic surveys, and develop and maintain client relations. Assignments will require the ability to gather information from and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and industry.    

You will be responsible for
  • Lead business generation and client development efforts
  • Inspection, analysis, and determination of root causes of structural/building envelope performance failures
  • Conducting projects and supervising others analytical and computer problem solving
  • Leading field investigations and diagnostic surveys
  • Preparing and presenting technical reports and complicated engineering assessments
  • Continued professional development towards maintaining professional expertise
  • Providing expert testimony where appropriate
You will have the following skills and qualifications
  • M.S./Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field
  • Significant business development experience with a proven track record
  • Licensure as a Structural Engineer (SE) in the State of Illinois
  • Ability to attract projects to support full-time staff and to manage and develop a group of highly motivated individuals
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical engineering and project management post-graduation
  • An outstanding professional reputation with an existing client base
  • Experience providing expert testimony in a dispute resolution setting
  • Significant experience in construction claims, dispute resolution, and litigation services
  • Experience drafting/reviewing analysis, reports, and presentations
  • Effective leadership skills with the ability to positively interact with professionals, technical staff, and administrative staff
  • Outstanding professional reputation and a record of publications
  • Strong client base in similar market areas
  • A dedication to quality and accuracy

 

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].  

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponenthttps://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

 

Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

Work Environment

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for​ building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

 

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients.  #LI-Onsite

Compensation

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

 

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Salary RangeUSD $175,000.00 - USD $250,000.00 /Yr. Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

 

Job LocationsUS-IL-Chicago US-IL-Warrenville

About Exponent

Exponent is a multi-disciplinary engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve engineering, science, regulatory, and business issues facing our clients. The company has been providing solutions to complex problems for more than 50 years and has a reputation for technical expertise, objective analysis, and clear communication. Exponent's services include analysis and testing, engineering and design, human factors, environmental and health sciences, and regulatory consulting. The company serves clients in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, consumer products, energy, healthcare, and technology.
Learn more about Exponent
Size
1,215 employees
Market Cap
$5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$82.5 million
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+8.2%
Revenue
$399.9 million
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